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78 [At room door  of .] Oh, pardon me, gentlemen. The proposition came from you.

[Coughing uncomfortably.] Er—yes

[Slamming room door and coming down excitedly, placing his hands on 's shoulders.] Tallyrand, I needed some one to drink a toast with me. Here's to the government that's going to pay its debts.

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I drink to that because I like to drink, but drinking will not make your government pay.

[Pouring out two glasses.] It's going to pay! It's going to pay!

Who is going to make it?

[Pointing.] Jefferson and Monroe.

[Astounded.] You have reformed them?

I have—and never struck a blow.